Mobinil, a leading mobile phone operator in Egypt, has chosen Ericsson to enhance its network by providing improved data services to its subscribers.

Ericsson employees in Egypt and the Middle East region will provide professional services such as design and integration of the various nodes of the Packet Core as well as data migration services.

The new five-year agreement will bring enhanced connectivity to Mobinil’s customers via Ericsson’s Packet Core solution, a solution that provides a solid foundation for delivering mobile data services.

Mobinil CEO Yves Gauthier said: “The successful implementation of this important project is a sign of long-term sustainability of our investments in Mobinil network and technological infrastructure to be on the level of confidence of our customers, which we cherish”

Rafiah Ibrahim, head of Ericsson's Region Middle East, said: “By providing Mobinil with the latest in packet core technology, we are proudly assisting the people of Egypt to enter the networked society. Our belief is that customer experience through state-of-the-art technology is the key to differentiation for operators to succeed in competitive markets, such as Egypt, and we look forward to the continued growth of our partnership.” – TradeArabia News Services